Software Development Engineer II, Programming Foundations (ASBX)
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer II, Programming Foundations (ASBX)
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/16/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
This role is for an SDE II focused on leveraging GenAI to enhance the builder experience at Amazon. The team aims to optimize automated testing within the AI Development Life Cycle by developing tools and platforms that improve testing efficiency for engineers. You will be responsible for building the infrastructure that connects generative AI to Amazon's engineering processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how thousands of engineers utilize AI in their daily work.
Requirements
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
- 1+ years of experience in software development engineering or a related field
- 1+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, or distributed software applications
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, test, and document large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications and tools.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver software testing capabilities with an AI-first approach.
- Work with managers and leaders to shape the vision and roadmap for test tools.
- Mentor junior engineers and guide interns to grow the team.
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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